The Federalist No. 39 goes on to define the concept of a republic as a "government which derives all its power directly or indirectly from the great body of people, and is administered by persons holding their offices during pleasure, for a limited period, or during good behavior." ... Another thought is that "pluralists do not argue that political resources are distributed equally- that would be tantamount to saying that all are decisions are made on majoritarian basis"(Wilson DiIulio 10). ... The result of this is described by Madison in No.10 as saying that a republic is "to refine and enla...

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The Federalist No. 39 goes on to define the concept of a republic as a "government which derives all its power directly or indirectly from the great body of people, and is administered by persons holding their offices during pleasure, for a limited period, or during good behavior." ... Another thought is that "pluralists do not argue that political resources are distributed equally- that would be tantamount to saying that all are decisions are made on majoritarian basis"(Wilson DiIulio 10). ... The result of this is described by Madison in No.10 as saying that a republic is "to refine and enla...

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Madison's major points are made in Federalist Papers ten and fifty-one. ... He feels that no one branch should have excessive power when it comes to the process of choosing the affiliates of the other two branches. Madison states, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary. ... Alexander Hamilton's Federalist Papers, for example, was his way of anticipating federalism. ... I feel that he has no real basis to his conclusions. ...

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Civic virtue could no longer help rule the states into helping each other as was shown by the disunity in voting and Shay's Rebellion. ... It was reciprocated with mixed ideas generally put into categories of federalist and antifederalist. ... The federalists won this battle for ratification through multiple means of approach. ... Any doubts that the people had concerning the Constitution were addressed by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison in The Federalist Papers especially "Federalist #10" written by James Madison which assured people that the twenty to thirty ...

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One of Madison's stronger points for the ratification of the Constitution, Federalist No. 10 states that the Constitution itself governs the potential damage which factions uphold. ... Beard uses Federalist No. 10 in order to show us that "the first and elemental concern of every government is economic" (Beard 120). ... It is evident in Federalist No. 10 that issues such, as religion are significantly more dangerous. ... If it were the case that the Framers work reflected their personal interests, than Madison's Federalist No. 10 would support this claim. ... Beard'...

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James Madison wrote in Federalist Papers #10, "By a faction, I understand a number of citizens, whether amounting to a majority or a minority of the whole, who are united and actuated by some common impulse of passion, or of interest, adversed to the rights of other citizens, or to the permanent and aggregate interests of the community." ... The XYZ affair played right into the hands of the Federalist Party. ... Federalist saw this as a demonstration of support for the government. ... Baches ability to get the story out caused much consternation among Federalist. ... No government actions seem...

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These are hard questions to ask, especially about the founding fathers that we have all been taught to respect oh so much and our society holds on such a high pedestal that they can do no wrong. ... Madison says in Federalist 10 that So strong is this propensity of mankind to fall into mutual animosities that where no substantial occasion presents itself the most frivolous and fanciful distinctions have been sufficient to kindle their unfriendly passions and excite their most violent conflicts. ... This is why the Anti-Federalist are so against the constitution. ... This appears to be very op...

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In 1791, the Bill of Rights, consisting of 10 amendments, was ratified into the constitution. ... Considered necessary by many at the time of its development, the Bill of Rights became the cause for a huge debate between two different factions: The Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. ... The First Amendment to the Constitution dictates that "Congress shall make no law,"" which establishes a national religion, prohibits free speech or press, or which prevents the right to assemble or petition the government. ... Also, the freedom of press allows for the people to print whatever ideas, thought...

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Another piece of legislation that was passed during this stage of constitutional development called the Federalist Stage was the Judiciary Act of 1787. ... The last if not the most important major development in the Constitution during the federalist stage was the establishment of the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments that were originally created as a compromise between the federalists and anti-federalist, as the anti-federalist strongly believed that US citizens needed protection from the central government and that these protections should be neatly and specific...

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Initially when the constitution was drafted, the anti federalists opposed it on the grounds that it gave too much power to the national government. ... Thus, we find no sovereignty located in the American political system. ... Thus, the Tenth Amendment provides states no protection against the march of mandates. ... Moreover, the existence of the states is guaranteed by the federal constitution: no state can be divided without its consent, every state is assured a republican form of government and the powers not granted to the Congress are reserved for the states. ... Thus, James Madison argue...

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It is the first 10 amendments. ... There were two groups, The Federalists and Anti-Federalists. The Federalists wanted the Constitution. ... The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights. ... The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of Rights. ...

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The Constitution did not state any specific grant of power to the President to purchase land, moreover, in it was written that "no new state shall be formed or erected without the consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as Congress, (Article Four, Section Three, United States Constitution). ... (United States Constitution) Even preceding the Constitution, the Articles of Confederation stated that, "no other colony shall be admitted into, and entitled to, all the advantages of the union, unless such admission be agreed upon by nine states, (Everett Somerville Brown, The Cons...

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John and Mary had 10 children together, of which only 6 lived until adulthood. ... Marshall became a prominent leader of the Federalist Party. ... The outgoing Federalists quickly appointed several judicial posts go ensure their party loyalty. ... As Jefferson took over the presidency he was furious about the sudden placement of Federalists in Judiciary positions. ... If Marshall followed Section 13, he had jurisdiction, however if he followed Article III, he would have no jurisdiction. ...

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John Adams filled the posts all with Federalists in order to maintain a "balance" of power which actually would give the Federalists an advantage on a national level. ... The main issue is if the contract entered by Fletcher and Peck was protected or not under Article I, Section 10 of the Constitution and if it could be scrapped by the new law passed by the Georgia legislature. Article I, Section 10 of the United States Constitution deals with the Legislative branch and powers denied to the states. One of these denied powers was Unconditional Prohibitions under clause one: No state...

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